KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,903 km
6,775 miles
SDF
Louisville
United States
Distance
10,903 km
6,775 mi / 5,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
31°
north northeast

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KIX SDF
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA Code KIX SDF
ICAO Code RJBB KSDF
City Osaka Louisville
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Kentucky/Louisville
Elevation 26 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 38.170000, -85.740000

Osaka (KIX) to Louisville (SDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, United States is 10,903 kilometers (6,775 miles / 5,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:44 in Osaka, it's 22:44 in Louisville. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Louisville (SDF) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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